The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.18 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
1000 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data